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West Mersea Recycling Centre for Household Waste

Upland Road, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8DX

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Introduction

Location

  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Colchester.

Opening Times (1st March - 15th October)

  • Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday Closed.
  • Thursday Closed.
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Sunday Closed.

Opening Times (16th October - 28th February)

  • Monday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday Closed.
  • Thursday Closed.
  • Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Sunday Closed.

Vehicle Entrance and Exit

  • The vehicle entrance is located just off Upland Road. Vehicles also exit via this entrance.
  • During opening hours there is no height restriction barrier at the entrance.
  • During busier periods, there may be a queue of vehicles into the Recycling Centre.
  • Vans, pick-ups and other commercial-type vehicles (including those privately owned) are not allowed to use this site.

Recycling Centre – Unloading

  • There are unloading bays located either side of the access road.
  • There is step free access throughout the site.
  • There is a pedestrian walkway located around the edge of the site.
  • There are between 1 and 10 steps into the skips.
  • A member of staff can provide assistance with unloading into the skips.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
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    • Children are welcome, although must either stay in their vehicle or be closely monitored by an adult.